Bacteriology (noun)

The branch of medical science that deals with the study of bacteria, including their characteristics, classification, and pathogenesis.

Origin:

The word bacteriology is derived from the greek words "bakteria" meaning "small rod" and "logos" meaning "study of". thus, bacteriology is the study of bacteria.

Examples:

1. The bacteriology lab is responsible for identifying the causative agent of this infection.
2. The study of bacteriology is important in understanding the spread of infectious diseases.
3. She was studying for her exam in bacteriology.
4. The bacteriology department is working on developing a new antibiotic.
5. Bacteriology is a field of study within the larger field of microbiology.